There are plenty of occasions which call for a 'selfie' - depending on your social media activeness, of course - such as standing next to a famous object, a cheeky pose before a night out or if you come across a celebrity perhaps.

Top tips for a enjoying safe solar eclipse experience

Don’t forget to use your headlights if you are driving as it is likely to be quite dark during the eclipse

Don’t look directly at the sun during the eclipse as this can cause permanent damage to your eyesight.

Don’t try to snap a 'selfie' during the eclipse as just lining up the projection on your phone could still put you at risk

If you want to view the eclipse you will need to use special glasses which have a filter to protect your eyes. These must be safety tested and CE approved. Good solar eclipse glasses filter out all of the harmful ultraviolet and infrared light and almost all of the intense visible light to allow you to view the eclipse safely.

Don’t try to view the eclipse using regular sunglasses as they won’t protect you. Instead it’s worth looking at other techniques, such as pinhole projection.

If you want to view the eclipse through a powerful camera or telescope you will need stronger filters - don’t think you can just wear the regular eclipse glasses to look through the lens.

You might still be able to order glasses online at Amazon but be prepared to have to buy in bulk.